hello friends, fans, lovers, foe and others........
i'm still on galiano island, it is a gem, a really amazing place that gives and gives.........it's beautiful, quiet, the forests are incredible, the bluff, montague bay, shell beach, sticks alice, man, there are so many wicked places to explore......
this is the second time i've been here, both times for the Gulf Islands Film and Television School (GIFTS) which runs some cool "BootCamp" type film courses and such........i feel really lucky to be here, mentoring Aboriginal youth from all over BC, sharing with them hi-tech skills to become digital storytellers, and to be able to bring back new knowledge and skills back to their communities........what this actually means is, that we are able to tell our own stories, and document them ourselves without worrying about traditional knowledge or cultural history being hijacked and used inappropriately (i.e. monetary gain!)
perhaps for the first time, many communities, some isolated and smaller, are able to tell their own stories, and to record them for future generations, because let's face it, we're losing elders every week, and the traditional knowledge they hold is priceless.......
so, i'm pretty stoked to be here, there are a lot promising, aspiring Aboriginal filmmakers, so it's great to be involved, and great to be a part of GIFTS.......i'll always remember my time and visits here.......
until next time kids,
cheers,
chrisbose.
ps: i'll post some new pictures later today......or tomorrow..........
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